Policy

New Report Highlights The Positive Impact of Two-Wheeled Deliveries for Local Commerce

First report on dashing using two-wheeled devices holds tremendous benefits across local economies

2/25/25
2 min read
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DoorDash today is proud to share new findings on how delivering on two-wheeled devices — via bicycle, e-bike, scooter, or moped — has benefits spanning local economies, while also benefiting the environment and the greater community.

Key findings include:

  • The share of deliveries made on two-wheeled devices across U.S. and Canada markets has tripled on the DoorDash platform since 2022.

  • In the top 20 cities for deliveries, Dashers using two-wheeled devices earned about 10 percent more than Dashers using cars.

  • In a recent four-week period, Dashers in the U.S. and Canada traveled more than 40 million miles on two-wheeled devices alone.

  • Research shows that cities with larger shares of people on two wheels have lower rates of traffic fatalities across all modes of transport.

While historically bike-friendly cities already have the vast majority of deliveries completed by Dashers on two wheels, promising signs of growth in deliveries on these devices are emerging in places like Washington, DC (57% of deliveries on two wheels), Philadelphia, PA (35%), Toronto, ON (32%), and Boston, MA (32%).

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“The way that we navigate our cities has clearly undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. But perhaps less readily apparent is how two-wheeled devices can support local economies: in places where more deliveries are made on two wheels, delivery workers earn more with platforms like DoorDash, customers have lower wait times, and local businesses receive more orders. Cities that effectively support two-wheeled devices can expect to experience a virtuous cycle that amplifies these benefits for everyone. In short, two-wheeled devices can help cities thrive.”
— Elizabeth Jarvis-Shean, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at DoorDash

The report also highlights the ways that we’ve been able to expand and help drive those impacts, and how we can continue to work with all stakeholders who share our vision for safer and more prosperous communities

You can read the full report here. It’s clear that there is tremendous opportunity for policymakers to take advantage of the full potential for two-wheeled devices to drive local commerce forward for Dashers, merchants, customers, and entire cities.